The 69-year-old former soldier recently graduated at the University of Limpopo (UL) with a LLB degree.
He was awarded his degree during the university’s virtual graduation ceremony on Monday.
However, Dhlamini had to fight for his shot to become a lawyer.
Philip Dhlamini, the pensioner who graduated law school. Photo credit: CapricornFM/FacebookSource: Facebook
In 2013, Dhlamini retired as a member of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF).
He then worked at a Pretoria law firm as a litigation manager.
He now plans on practising law and has already applied to several firms to complete his articles.
She recently completed a National Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
News of her achievement spread like wildfire via social media and has already inspired thousands.
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